With The Golden Girls a hit, Susan Harris came up with another sitcom in the same vein. From her previous show Soap came Richard Mulligan, and his charisma boosted the portrayal of a popular, unmarried pediatrician who lived in a house in Miami, which he shared with his two grown-up daughters who didnāt seem able to leave the nest. Two of the most colorful supporting characters were Harryās sassy Southern nurse and his sleazy, womanizing neighbor. Every half-hour was good for a few smiles, but the show never achieved greatness and lost its flavor near the end. Changing locations to a private clinic in the hood and borrowing acid-tongued Estelle Getty from The Golden Girls didnāt help.
1988-1995:U.S. Made for TV. 170 episodes. Color. Created byĀ Susan Harris. Cast: Richard Mulligan (Harry Weston), Kristy McNichol (Barbara Weston, 88-93), Dinah Manoff (Carol Weston), Park Overall, David Leisure, Marsha Warfield (93-95), Estelle Getty (93-95).
Quote: “When you name your daughter Rita, you should probably expect a slut.” (Mulligan)
Emmy: Outstanding Actor (Mulligan) 88-89. Golden Globe: Best Actor (Mulligan) 89.
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